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Visual Art and Museum 
Tuesday, May 4 to Thursday, September 30 normal hours, M-F 9:30am-5:30pm; Closed Saturday & Sunday, price: Free (for tickets/registration call 615-862-5880) ‘All Aboard! Nashville Railroads: Past, Present and Future’, an exhibit featuring artifacts, documents, and photographs centered on trains and train service in and around Nashville from the middle 1800s to the present will be displayed through Sept. 30th at Metro Archives in Green Hills. Metro Archives of Nashville Public Library, 3801 Green Hills Village Dr.
Hours: M-F 9:30-5:30; Closed Saturday & Sunday, Nashville;
Sunday, May 9 to Sunday, January 2 10am – 5:30pm price: $10 gallery admission An exhibit by aclaimed glass artist Dale Chihuly will be May 9th-Jan. 2nd 2011 at the Frist Center for Visual Art.
Frist Center for Visual Arts, 919 Broadway, Nashville; www.fristcenter.org emily.beard@fristcenter.org
Friday, June 11 to Thursday, September 23 opening reception 5-7pm June 11th, summer hours (through Aug. 25th): 12-4pm Tue. – Fri., 12-8pm Thur., 1-5pm Sat., Closed Sun. & Mon., Beginning Aug. 26th, M-F 12pm-4pm, until 8pm Thurs., 1-5pm Sat. & Sun. price: Free admission ‘Five Centuries of Drawing: A Selection From The Vanderbilt University Fine Arts Gallery Collection’ will be exhibited June 11th – Sept. 23rd at Vanderbilt Fine Arts Gallery. An opening reception will be 5-7pm June 11th. Vanderbilt University Fine Arts Gallery on 2nd Floor of Cohen Memorial Hall, 1220 21st Avenue South, Nashville; 615/322-0605 www.vanderbilt.edu/gallery
Friday, June 18 to Sunday, September 12 normal gallery hours, contact venue price: contact venue (for tickets/registration call 615-244-3340) An exhibit of landscape photographs by Japan’s Tokihiro Sato will be displayed in the Gordon Contemporary Artists Gallery of the Frist Center, June 18th-Sept. 12th. Frist Center for the Visual Arts’ Gordon Artist Project Gallery, 919 Broadway, Nashville; www.fristcenter.org
Friday, June 18 to Sunday, September 12 normal gallery hours, contact venue price: contact venue (for tickets/registration call 615-244-3340) The exhibit ‘The Golden Age of Couture: Paris & London 1947-1957 ‘will be displayed at the Frist Center, June 18th-Sept. 12th. The exhibit will showcase postwar fashions of Dior, Givenchy, Balmain, Creed, Hartnell and more as well as photos by Cecil Beaton, Richard Avedon and Irving Penn. Frist Center for the Visual Arts, Ingram Gallery, 919 Broadway, Nashville; www.fristcenter.org
Friday, June 25 to Friday, December 31 during normal business hours, contact venue (for tickets/registration call (615)416-2001) ‘A Song for America: Twenty-Five Years of Farm Aid’ an exhibit of photographs from the festival will be exhibited June 25th – Dec. 31st at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. The Country Music Hall of Fame, , Nashville; www.countrymusichalloffame.org www.farmaid.org
Saturday, July 17 to Friday, October 15 4-5:30pm opening reception July 17th price: Free ‘Shaking Hands with Shelby’: an art exhibit by Jennifer Leach consisting of mixed media prints that tell a pictorial narrative about her relationship to nature will be displayed at Shelby Bottoms Nature Center through mid-October. An opening reception will be 4-5:30pm July 17th. Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, 1900 Davidson Street, Nashville;
Friday, August 6 to Wednesday, September 22 Opening reception 5-7pm Aug. 6th, gallery hrs. Mon.-Thu. 9:30am – 4:30pm price: Free admission A group exhibit by members of the Cumberland Valley Tennessee Association of Craft Artists will be on display Aug. 6th – Sept. 22nd. at Centennial Art Center Gallery located in the 25th Avenue North & Park Plaza corner of Centennial Park. An opening reception will be 5-7pm Aug. 6th. The exhibit will include weaving, wood sculpture, pottery, fiber art, jewelry and more. Metro Parks Centennial Art Center Gallery, Corner of 25th Avenue North & Park Plaza, Nashville; (615)862-8442 www.nashville.gov/parks/cac.asp lena.lucas@nashville.gov
Friday, August 6 to Friday, October 15 6-8pm price: Free ‘Musos & More’ an exhibit of multi-media artwork by Green Daniel will be displayed Aug. 6th – mid October in the Jazz Cave at the Nashville Jazz Workshop. An opening reception with live music performed by the Christina Watson trio will be Aug. 6th. The Jazz Cave at Nashville Jazz Workshop, 1319 Adams Street, Nashville; www.nashvillejazz.org
Friday, August 20 to Sunday, June 12 9am – 5pm daily price: included with museum admission, free to hall of fame members. (for tickets/registration call (615)416-2001) The exhibit, ‘Tammy Wynette: First Lady of Country Music’ featuring stage costumes, photos, awards, personal possessions, correspondence and more will be displayed through June 12, 2011 at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum, 222 Fifth Avenue South, Nashville; www.countrymusichalloffame.org
Wednesday, September 1 to Thursday, December 2 Mon. – Sat. 9am – 7pm, Sun. 1pm – 7pm price: Free A series of paintings by Michael Holsomback exploring modern myths and the search for personal identity will be exhibited in the Leu Art Gallery of the Lila D. Bunch Library at Belmont University. Leu Art Gallery in the Lila D. Bunch Library, 1900 Belmont Blvd., Nashville; www.mikeholsomback.com/ www.belmont.edu/art/leu_art_gallery/
Thursday, September 2 to Thursday, September 30 Gallery talk with artist: 5pm with reception to follow at 6:30pm, Sept. 8th, Gallery hrs. 9am-9pm M-F, 10am-10pm Sat. & Sun. price: Free ‘Changing American Family’ an interactive installation by Sherri Warner Hunter in mixed media will be exhibited Sept. 2nd – Sept. 30th at Sarratt Student Center’s main lobby. A gallery talk and reception with the artist will be Sept. 8th beginning at 5pm. Sarratt Student Center, main lobby, 207 Sarratt Student Center, Vanderbilt campus, Nashville; www.vanderbilt.edu/sarrattgallery
Friday, September 3 to Friday, September 24 Mon. – Sat. 9am – 7pm, Sun. 1pm – 7pm price: Free A series of images of Florence, Italy by Amy Holmes George exploring ideas of memory, place and history will be exhibited Sept. 3rd – 24th in the Leu Art Gallery of the Lila D. Bunch Library at Belmont University. Leu Art Gallery in the Lila D. Bunch Library, 1900 Belmont Blvd., Nashville; www.amyholmesgeorge.com/ www.belmont.edu/art/leu_art_gallery/
Saturday, September 4 to Saturday, September 25 6-9pm price: n/a ‘Inspired’, an exhibit of works by printmaker John Welles Bartlett and illustrator Julianna Swaney will open during ‘First Art Saturday 6-9pm at the Arts Company in Nashville. This exhibit will continue through Sept. 25th. The Arts Company, 215 Fifth Avenue North, Nashville; www.theartscompany.com
Monday, September 6 to Saturday, December 31 9am – 5pm daily price: included with museum admission, free to hall of fame members. (for tickets/registration call (615)416-2001) The exhibit, ‘The Williams Family Legacy’ featuring stage costumes, photos, awards, personal possessions, correspondence and more will be displayed through December 2011 at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum, 222 Fifth Avenue South, Nashville; www.countrymusichalloffame.org
Thursday, September 9 4 – 6pm price: free Columbian-born Nashville artist Jairo Prado will discuss the evolution of his work as it has been shaped by two divergent cultures, 4-6pm at Leu Art Gallery on the Belmont Campus. Leu Art Gallery in the Lila D. Bunch Library, 1900 Belmont Blvd., Nashville; www.pradoartstudio.com www.belmont.edu/art/leu_art_gallery
Thursday, September 9 6pm – 9pm price: Free A public art-making activity using recycled materials and responding to the current Chihuly exhibit will be 6pm – 9pm at the Frist Center in the Grand Lobby. The Frist Center for Visual Arts, 919 Broadway, Nashville;
Friday, September 10 6pm – 9pm price: Free A public art-making activity using recycled materials and responding to the current Chihuly exhibit will be 6pm – 9pm at the Frist Center in the Grand Lobby. The Frist Center for Visual Arts, 919 Broadway, Nashville;
Friday, September 10 to Saturday, September 11 9am -5pm Operation Photo Rescue a program that restores flood damaged photos will be Sept. 10th & 11th at Belmont University. Belmont University, , Nashville; www.operationphotorescue.org/ mhayes@operationphotorescue.org
Saturday, September 11 10am – 5pm price: Adults $7; Seniors (65+)- $5; Youth (6-17) $2 or free when accompanied by grandparents. Lane Motor Museum will host ‘Grandparent’s Day’, 10am -5pm with activities for children & grandparents. Lane Motor Museum, 702 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville; www.LaneMuseum.org info@lanemotormuseum.org
Saturday, September 18 10am – 7pm ‘Art in the Barn at Walnut Winds’ an exhibit of artwork by Susan Harlan, Shirley Fachilla and Gale Haddock will be 10am -7pm at the barn located at 1312 Lewisburg Pike in Franklin, TN. The show will include paintings in watercolor & oil and drawings in pastels & charcoal. The Barn at Walnut Winds, 1312 Lewisburg Pike, Franklin, TN; 615-791-6835
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Classical Music
Tuesday, September 7 8pm price: Free Vanderbilt Professor Jared Hauser and friends will perform a recital of chamber works for oboe, 8pm in Ward Hall at Lipsomb University. This concert is free and open to the public. Ward Hall at Lipscomb University, , Nashville; (615)966-5932 www.music.lipscomb.edu
Wednesday, September 8 7:30pm price: Free Internationally-recognized pianist Yeol Eum Sun will perform 7:30pm at Belmont Height Baptist Church.
Belmont Heights Baptist Church, 2100 Belmont Blvd., Nashville;
Monday, September 13 8pm price: Free A ‘Faculty & Friends Concert’ featuring music for bassoon, clarinet, fluet & piano will begin 8pm at Ward Hall on the Lipscomb University campus. Ward Hall at Lipscomb University, , Nashville; www.music.lipscomb.edu
Tuesday, September 14 8pm lecture, 8:30pm concert price: Free admission Violinist Carolyn Huebl and pianist Mark Wait will discuss & perform music of Igor Starvinsky at the next ‘Blair Nightcap Series’ in Turner Recital Hall at the Blair School of Music. The evening will begin with a lecture at 8pm followed by a performance beginning at 8:30pm. Steve & Judy Turner Recital Hall, 2400 Blakemore Avenue, Nashville; www.vanderbilt.edu/blair
Tuesday, September 21 8pm price: Free A ‘Faculty & Friends Concert’ featuring mezzo-soprano Crystal Jarrell, tenor Eric Schmidt and pianist Amy Tate Williams will begin 8pm at Ward Hall on the Lipscomb University campus. Ward Hall at Lipscomb University, , Nashville; www.music.lipscomb.edu
Jazz and Blues
Friday, September 10 7 – 11pm price: Free Admission Jazz vocalist Monica Ramey and band will perform beginning 7-11pm at F. Scott’s restaurant and wine bar. F. Scott’s, 2210 Crestmoor Road, Nashville; www.monicaramey.com www.fscotts.com contact@monicaramey.com
Other Music
Friday, June 4 to Friday, December 3 6pm the first Friday of each month, price: n/a Christ Church Cathedral will host ‘First Friday Sacred Soul Space’, the first Friday of each month, celebrating the current season with contemporary worship based on ‘The Book of Common Prayer.’ Special guest artists will appear monthly, along with the Gallery Musicians and the Epiphany Dance Company. Childcare is provided and a reception follows the service. Christ Church Cathedral , 900 Broadway, Nashville; 615-255-7729 www.christcathedral.org kwilliams@christcathedral.org
Monday, August 9 to Friday, September 10 n/a price: (615)248-1294 Trevecca Master Chorale will hold vocal auditions for its 13th season through September 10th. Trevecca Nazarene University, 333 Murfreesboro Road, Nashville;
Monday, August 9 to Friday, September 10 n/a price: (615)248-1294 Trevecca Symphony Orchestra will audition for its string section, especially basses, through September 10th. Trevecca Nazarene University, 333 Murfreesboro Road, Nashville;
Wednesday, September 8 7pm price: free, donations accepted for W.O. Smith School A ‘Patsy Cline Birthday Bash’ featuring an all girl line-up of singer/songwriters performing songs made famous by Patsy will begin 7pm at the Red Rooster on Demonbruen Street. Red Rooster, 1530 Demonbruen Street, Nashville;
Thursday, September 9 6pm – 8pm price: Free ‘The Ukedelics’ perform a variety of music featuring the ukulele, 6 – 8pm at the Frist Center in the Grand Lobby. The Frist Center for Visual Arts, 919 Broadway, Nashville; www.fristcenter.org
Friday, September 10 12:30pm price: included with museum admisson, contact venue for details Wanda Jackson, the Queen of Rockabilly, will sign copies of her 45rpm ‘You Know I’m No Good’ and The Vintage Collection CD, 12:30pm in the Museum Store following an interview in the Ford Theater at the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum.
Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum, 222 FIFTH AVENUE SOUTH , Nashville; www.countrymusichalloffame.com/calendar/view/1423?month=09&day=04&year=2010
Friday, September 10 6-8pm price: Free Musicians & songwriters Bryant Meltzer and Michael David Parsons will perform 6-8pm in the Grand Lobby of the Frist Center. The Frist Center for Visual Arts, 919 Broadway, Nashville; www.fristcenter.org
Saturday, September 11 11:30am price: included with museum admisson, contact venue for details Grammy-winning songwriter Jimmy Webb will perform in a songwriter session beginning 11:30am at the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum. Webb’s hits include ‘By the Time I Get to Phoenix’, ‘Galveston’ and ‘Wichita Lineman’. This event is included with museum admission. Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum, 222 FIFTH AVENUE SOUTH , Nashville; www.countrymusichalloffame.com/calendar/view/1423?month=09&day=04&year=2010
Saturday, September 11 7pm price: $75 per carload of six ‘Music in the Meadow’ concert series featuring Chris Roberts with friends Fleming & John, Marcus Hummon and Laura Donohue will be 7pm at Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary. Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary , 545 Beech Creek Road, Brentwood, TN; www.owlshill.org/artmusic
Tuesday, September 14 11:45am – 1pm price: Free Three tenors from the group ‘Take 6′ will perform at the next ‘Concert in the Courtyard’ at Nashville Public Library downtown, 11:45am – 1pm Nashville Public Library downtown, 615 Church Street, Nashville;
Tuesday, September 14 8pm price: $5 The bands ‘Vintage Radio Gods’, ‘Vanity Theft’ and others will perform beginning 8pm at the Rutledge. The Rutledge, 410 4th Avenue South, Nashville; www.therutledgelmv.com
Theatre and Film
Thursday, August 19 to Sunday, September 12 6:30pm pre-show, 7:30pm curtain price: $5 suggested donation (for tickets/registration call 615-255-2273) The Nashville Shakespeare Festival will perform ‘Love’s Labor’s Lost’, August 19th – Sept. 12th at Centennial Park’s Bandshell.Pre-show entertainment will begin at 6:30pm with show following at 7:30pm. Centennial Park Bandshell, 2600 West End Avenue, Nashville; www.nashvilleshakes.org/
Friday, September 10 7pm price: Free ‘To Catch a Thief’, a 1955 Hitchcock film starring Grace Kelly and Cary Grant will be shown beginning 7pm at the Frist Center in the auditorium. The Frist Center for Visual Arts, 919 Broadway, Nashville; www.fristcenter.org
Friday, September 10 8pm – 9:30pm price: $8 ($1 discount if you bring a fork) ‘Attack of Improvzilla’ an evening of short-form improv with audience participation will be 8pm – 9:30pm at Co-Op theater, 107 North 11th Street in Nashville. Co-Op (formerly Post Depression Theater), 107 North 11th Street, Nashville; www.musiccityimprov.com info@musiccityimprov.com
Dance
Saturday, September 25 2pm price: $10 (for tickets/registration call 1-800-387-5584) Rejoice School of Ballet, a school that provides ballet classes, dance wear and costumes for children from low income families will present ‘The Little Engine That Could’ featuring Rejoice students, 2pm at Christ Church. Christ Church, , Nashville; www.rejoiceschoolofballet.org
Saturday, October 9 2pm price: $10 (for tickets/registration call 1-800-387-5584) Rejoice School of Ballet, a school that provides ballet classes, dance wear and costumes for children from low income families will present ‘The Little Engine That Could’ featuring Rejoice students, 2pm at Pearl Cohn High School. Pearl Cohn High School, , Nashville; www.rejoiceschoolofballet.org
Friday, October 15 to Saturday, October 16 6:30pm price: $10 (for tickets/registration call 1-800-387-5584) Rejoice School of Ballet, a school that provides ballet classes, dance wear and costumes for children from low income families will present ‘The Little Engine That Could’ featuring Rejoice students, 6:30pm at Belmont’s Troutt Theatre. Troutt Theatre, Belmont University Campus, Nashville; www.rejoiceschoolofballet.org
Kids and Family
Tuesday, June 1 to Friday, December 31 9:30, 10:30 & 11:30am each Tues. & Wed. price: Free (for tickets/registration call Please call 862-5785 for information & to make reservations.) Nashville Public Library will host Tuesday & Wednesday Community Storytimes at 9:30, 10:30 & 11:30am in the Children’s Theater on the 2nd floor of the Main Library downtown.
Children’s Theater on 2nd floor of Nashville Public Library downtown, 615 Church Street, Nashville;
Friday, July 16 to Sunday, September 12 Normal center hours, contact venue price: Adults & Children: $6, Children under two: free, Members receive free admission (for tickets/registration call (615) 890-2300 ) ‘Making America’s Music’ a touring interactive exhibit created by the Boston Children’s Museum and the Boston Symphony will be displayed through Sept. 12th at the Discovery Center in Murfreesboro, TN. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad Street, Murfreesboro, TN; www.discoverycenteronline.org/music.html
Friday, August 13 to Saturday, September 18 9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am price: Free ‘Many Moons’ a musical version of James Thurber’s classic childrens book performed with marionettes will be 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30am at Nashville Public Library Downtown Nashville Public Library, 615 Church Street, Nashville; (615)862-5753 www.library.nashville.gov
Saturday, September 11 10:30am, 1pm, 3pm price: Free (for tickets/registration call (615)744-3357 to RSVP) The Frist Center Kids Club will feature a hat making activity inspired by the ‘Golden Age of Couture…’exhibit, at 10:30am, 1pm or 3pm. The Kids Club is for ages 5-10, call to reserve a space. The Frist Center for Visual Arts, 919 Broadway, Nashville; www.fristcenter.org
Saturday, September 11 9am – 2pm price: Free A free DNA LifePrint Child Safety event featuring fingerprinting and DNA identification will be 9am – 2pm at Andrews Cadillac & Land Rover in Brentwood. Andrews Cadillace & Land Rover Nashville, One Cadillac Drive, Brentwood;
Nature and Outdoors
Saturday, April 3 to Saturday, October 30 9am-10am price: Free Stones River National Battlefield will present ranger guided bicycle tours of the Battlefield, Saturdays April 3rd – October 30th, beginning at 9am. (The tour is limited to 15 participants per program. Participants will meet at the visitor center at 8:45 AM with their bikes. Children, ages 16 and under must wear safety helmets, and all other participants are encouraged to wear them as well. The ride will travel up to five miles and last an hour.
Stones River National Battlefield, 3501 Old Nashville Hwy , Murfreesboro, TN; 615-893-9501 www.nps.gov/stri stri_information@nps.gov
Saturday, June 19 to Saturday, September 18 8am – noon on Saturdays price: n/a A Farmer’s Market will be 8am – noon Saturdays June 19th – Sept. 18th at Forest Hills United Methodist Church. The market will feature fruits, vegetables, herbs and meats grown by area farmers. Forest Hills United Methodist Church, 1250 Old Hickory Blvd., Brentwood, TN; 615-376-8013 www.foresthillsumc.org leighannpettus&yahoo.com
Thursday, September 9 7pm price: Free (for tickets/registration call (615)665-1010) Birder Danny Shelton will show a film made by him and his daughter ‘A Year with Birds’, shot over 12 months and showcasing over 60 species, 7pm at Radnor Lake Visitor Center. Radnor Lake Visitor Center, 1160 Otter Creek Road, Nashville;
Friday, September 10 10 – 11:30am price: Free A nature program on fall wildflowers for arranging in the home will be 10am-11:30am at Shelby Bottoms Nature Center. Call or email the center register. Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, 1900 Davidson Street, Nashville; www.nashville.gov/parks/nature/shelby.asp
Friday, September 10 7:30am – 9:30am price: Free (for tickets/registration call 615-862-4187) A nature program focusing on fall bird migration and year round residents such as the Meadow Lark and Bobwhite Quail will be 7:30am – 9:30am at Bells Bend Outdoor Center. Bells Bend Outdoor Center, 4187 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville; bellsbend@nashville.gov
Saturday, September 11 10am -11am (for tickets/registration call (615)862-8539) A nature program on lake sturgeon and their place in human history will be 10am – 11am at Shelby Bottoms Nature Center. Call or email the center to register. Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, 1900 Davidson Street, Nashville; www.nashville.gov/parks/nature/shelby.asp shelbybottomsnature@nature.gov
Saturday, September 11 7:30am price: Pre-register $20 or $30 race-day ‘The Great Prostate Cancer Challenge’, a 5K/1 mile walk, awareness program and screenings will begin 7:30am in Centennial Park. Centennial Park, 2600 West End Avenue, Nashville; www.greatprostatecancerchallenge.com/nashville.html
Sunday, September 12 2pm price: Free (for tickets/registration call 615-364-8459 to RSVP) The Tennessee Gesnerian Society will meet and host a public program on creating miniature landscapes beginning 2pm at Cheekwood Botanic Hall. Cheekwood Botanic Hall, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; julie.mavity@gmail.com
Saturday, September 18 8am – 10am ‘Walk4Souls’ an event with a 5K walk, kid’s activities, food and more will be 8am -10am at Bicentennial Capital Mall State Park. Bicentennial Capital Mall State Park, 600 James Roberston Parkway, Nashville; www.walk4souls.org
Lecture and Educational
Monday, April 19 to Monday, November 15 10:30am price: Free A workshop featuring hints for job searching will be 10:30am the 3rd Monday of the month at Green Hills Public Library. Green Hills Library, 3701 Benham Avenue, Nashville; 862-5753 www.library.nashville.gov
Monday, May 10 to Monday, November 8 1 – 4pm price: Free The University of Tennessee will sponser a free workshop series for growers and agricultural professionals intersted in learning organic crop production practices. The free workshop series, held at Ellington Agriculture Center, will begin May 10th and run through November 8th. Registration is required, information at organics.utk.edu. Ellington Agriculture Center, Conference Room, 440 Hogan Road, Nashville;
Tuesday, July 20 to Tuesday, September 14 9am – noon or 6-9pm price: $150 (eight classes) (for tickets/registration call (615)599-5115) A series of eight watercolor classes for beginning to advanced artist will July 20th – Sept. 14th at Brentwood United Methodist Church. The class which will be 9am – noon or 6-9pm will be taught by watercolor artist/instructor Gail McDaniel. Brentwood United Methodist Church, 309 Franklin Road, Brentwood, TN; www.gailmcdanielart.com gail@gailmcdanielart.com
Wednesday, July 21 to Wednesday, September 15 9am – noon or 6-9pm price: $150 (eight classes) (for tickets/registration call (615)599-5115) A series of eight watercolor classes for intermediate to advanced artist will July 21st – Sept. 15th at Plaza Artist Materials. The class 9:30am – 1pm will be taught by watercolor artist/instructor Gail McDaniel. Plaza Artist Materials, 633 Middleton Street, Nashville, TN; www.gailmcdanielart.com gail@gailmcdanielart.com
Sunday, September 5 to Wednesday, September 15 contact venue price: contact venue (for tickets/registration call 1-888-878-2434 ext. 2) The Gaia University program will open with an orientation Sept. 5th – 15th at the Farm Educational Center in Summertown, TN. The Farm Educational Center, , Summertown, TN; www.gaiasoutheast.org jennifer@gaiauniversity.org
Tuesday, September 7 5-7pm price: Free, reservations required. (for tickets/registration call (615)343-0700) The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Vanderbilt will preview its fall course offerings at a reception and 15th anniversary celebration, 5-7pm at University Club of Nashville. University Club of Nashville, 2402 Garland Avenue, Nashville; www.vanderbilt.edu/cngr
Tuesday, September 7 to Tuesday, October 5 3 – 4:30pm, Tuesdays price: $60 (for tickets/registration call (615)966-5733) A lecture series on mid-term elections past and present and their meaning will be 3-4:30pm on Tuesdays at Lipscomb University’s Ezell Center. Ezell Center at Lipscomb University, One University Park Drive, Nashville; www.lifelonglearning.lipscomb.edu patty.dugger@lipscomb.edu
Wednesday, September 8 3pm price: included with museum admisson, contact venue for details Writer & author Jewly Hight will lead a discussion of female singer-songwriters and what lies beneath with Elizabeth Cook, Mary Gauthier, and Abigail Washburn beginning 3pm at the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum. The artists will also perform at this event which is included with museum admission.
Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum, 222 FIFTH AVENUE SOUTH , Nashville; www.countrymusichalloffame.com/calendar/view/1423?month=09&day=04&year=2010
Wednesday, September 8 7pm price: Free (for tickets/registration call (615)973-6933) A public celebration of Erev Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) will begin 7pm at Brentwood Library on Concord Road in Brentwood. Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood, TN; www.koldodi.org
Wednesday, September 8 to Thursday, September 9 Noon – 6pm price: Tuition plus lab fee, contact venue for details Sarratt Art Studios at Vanderbilt will offer a variety of non-credit classes that will meet one night or day per week for 10 weeks. Classes available in pottery, jewelry, fused glass, photography and drawing/painting. Details at www.vanderbilt.edu/sarrattart david.f.heutess@vanderbilt.edu
Wednesday, September 8 to Wednesday, October 6 3 – 4:30pm Wednesdays price: $60 (for tickets/registration call (615)966-5733) A workshop series on ‘Sustainability, Creation Care and Faith: An Eternal Partnership’ will be 3 – 4:30pm Wednesdays Sept. 8th – Oct. 6th at Lipscomb University’s Ezell Center. Ezell Center at Lipscomb University, One University Drive, Nashville; www.lifelonglearning.lipscomb.edu patty.dugger@lipscomb.edu
Wednesday, September 8 to Wednesday, December 8 6:30pm – 8:30pm price: $12 (for tickets/registration call (615)944-4011) A divorce care support group will be Wednesdays 6:30- 8:30pm beginning Sept. 8th at Belmont Church on 16th Avenue, South in Nashville. Belmont Church, 68 16th Avenue, South, Nashville; andrew.dunn@hcahealthcare.com
Friday, September 10 to Sunday, September 12 Begins 5pm Friday and ends 3pm Sunday price: $275 (for tickets/registration call (615)260-5361) A weekend yoga retreat will be Sept. 10th – 12th at Camp Tall Timber in East Tennessee. Contact Kali Yuga Yoga to register. Camp Tall Timber, Lake Ocoee, East Tennessee; www.kaliyugayoga.com info@kaliyugayoga.com
Saturday, September 11 11:30am – 12:30pm price: $35 covers materials used, participant keeps barrel. A program on constructing and using a rain barrel will begin 11:30am at Shelby Bottoms Nature Center. Call or email the center register. Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, 1900 Davidson Street, Nashville; www.nashville.gov/parks/nature/shelby.asp
Monday, September 13 to Friday, November 12 6-9pm (for tickets/registration call (615)383-4848) Watkins’ College of Art, Design & Filmwill host their Adult Community Education Program Sept. 13th – Nov. 12th. Contact the college for details. Watkins College of Art, Design & Film, 2298 Rosa L. Parks Blvd, Nashville; www.watkins.edu/community community@watkins.edu
Monday, September 13 to Monday, November 22 6pm – 8:30pm price: $200 (for tickets/registration call 627-0347) A ‘Bridges To Entrepreneurship’ workshop will be Mondays 6pm – 8:30pm Sept. 13th – Nov. 22nd at Mt. Zion Baptist Church at Antioch. Mt. Zion Baptist Church at Antioch, 2261 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville; info@nlcdc.com
Tuesday, September 14 6-7pm price: Free (for tickets/registration call (615)862-8539) A beginner’s level class on canning vegetables will be 6-7pm at Shelby Bottoms Nature Center. Call the center to register. Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, 1900 Davidson Street, Nashville; www.nashville.gov/parks/nature/shelby.asp shelbybottomsnature@nashville.gov
Tuesday, September 14 6:30pm price: Free A program on ice-age mastadons and their role in both archaeology & Amercian history will be 6:30pm at the Inglewood Library. Inglewood Library, 4312 Gallatin Road, Nashville; 615-862-5753 www.library.nashville.gov
Wednesday, September 15 to Friday, October 22 6am – 7:15am price: $55 (12 classes), $30 (6 classes), $6 drop ins per class Early morning yoga classes will be 6 – 7:15am Wednesdays & Fridays at Kali Yuga Yoga in East Nashville. Kali Yuga Yoga, 1011 Fatherland Street, Nashville; www.kaliyugayoga.com info@kaliyugayoga.com
Wednesday, September 15 to Wednesday, November 3 11am or 7pm Wednesdays Dr. Mitch Johnson will lead the 8-week course, ‘Power of Decision’, Wednesdays Sept. 15th – Nov. 3rd at the Nashville Center for Spiritual Living in West Nashville. Nashville Center for Spiritual Living, 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville; www.nashvillecsl.org meredith@nashvillecsl.org
Thursday, September 16 to Monday, September 27 contact venue price: contact venue (for tickets/registration call 1-888-878-2434 ext. 2) A ‘Teaching Permaculture Creatively’ course, part of the Gaia University program will be Sept. 16th -27th at the Farm Educational Center in Summertown, TN. The Farm Educational Center, , Summertown, TN; www.gaiasoutheast.org jennifer@gaiauniversity.org
Sunday, September 19 2pm price: Free (for tickets/registration call (615)662-6628 to RSVP) The Farm at Natchez Trace, a pet lodging, grooming, training and daycare facility will host another in its montly educational series with guest speaker Dr. Julie Anderson discussing when to seek emergency vet treatment for your pet, beginning at 2pm. Contact the Farm to RSVP. The Farm at Natchez Trace, 9479 Highway 96 West, Franklin, TN; www.thefarmatnatcheztrace.com
Tuesday, September 21 to Tuesday, December 21 10:15am – 11:15am price: Free A moderated current events discussion group will meet the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month, 10:15am -11:15am at Green Hills Branch Library. This group is free and open to the public. Green Hills Branch Library, 3701 Benham Avenue, Nashville;
Friday, September 24 to Sunday, September 26 contact venue price: $400 early registration, $500 regular registration (for tickets/registration call 1-888-878-2434 ext. 2) The 3rd Annual Financial Permaculture Course will be Sept. 24th -26th at the Farm Educational Center in Summertown, TN. The Farm Educational Center, , Summertown, TN; www.financialpermaculture.com info@financialpermaculture.com
Book Readings and Signings
Tuesday, June 1 to Tuesday, December 28 4:45pm – 5:45pm price: Free A ‘Great Books’ reading group will meet Tuesdays, 4:45pm in the 3rd Floor Program Room of Nashville Public Library Downtown.
3rd Floor Program Room of Nashville Public Library Downtown, 615 Church Street, Nashville; npl.atiba.com/events/events.aspx
Tuesday, July 13 to Tuesday, December 14 6:30pm price: Free admission The ‘Mystery Lovers book group’ will discuss ‘Mushroom in the Sand’ by Farsheed Ferdowski, 6:30pm in the Cafe at Barnes & Noble Cool Springs. The author will attend the discussion as well.
Barnes & Noble Cool Springs, 1701 Mallory Lane, Brentwood, TN; 615-377-9979 store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/event/3048481-1
Friday, September 10 7pm price: Free admission Historian Thomas Flagel will discuss and sign his new book, ‘The History Buff’s Guide to the Civil War’, 7pm at Barnes & Noble in Brentwood. Barnes & Noble, 1701 Mallory Lane, Brentwood, TN; www.thomasflagel.com www.store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/author-events/Thomas-R-Flagel/2646198
Miscellaneous
Thursday, September 2 to Thursday, September 30 11am each Thursday until further notice. price: Free An open support group for the long term unemployed will begin 11am each Thursday at Downtown Presbyterian Church. Downtown Presbyterian Church, 154 5th Avenue North, Nashville;
Friday, September 10 to Sunday, September 12 10am – 9pm Friday & Saturday, 11am -7pm Sunday price: $2, under age 12 free The 23rd Annual Greek Festival will be 10am – 9pm Sept. 10th & 11th and 11am – 7pm Sept. 12th at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. The family event will feature the cuisine, music and culture of Greece. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 4905 Franklin Pike at Tyne Blvd. , Nashville; (615)333-1047
Monday, September 13 6:30pm – 9pm price: $75 (for tickets/registration call (615)259-4000) Nashville RBI, which provides inner-city youth with baseball & softball leagues, will host its annual ‘Baselines & Grapevines’ wine tasting event, 6:30pm – 9pm at Sambuca Restaurant. Sambuca, 601 12th Avenue South, Nashville; www.nashvillerbi.com
Tuesday, September 14 to Tuesday, November 30 12:30pm -1:05pm price: Free Scarritt-Bennett Center will host weekly lunchtime spiritual services with music, scripture and more, 12:30pm -1:05pm each Tuesday Sept. 14th – Nov. 30th in Wightman Chapel on the campus. Scarritt-Bennett Center, 1008 19th Avenue South, Nashville; www.scarrittbennett.org/programs/interfaith.aspx jsohl@scarrittbennett.org
Saturday, July 10 to Thursday, December 30 Normal hours of operation, contact venue price: Free ‘Eyewitness to the News: A Chronicle of Our Times-Photos from the Nashville Banner Newspaper’ will be exhibited July 10th – Dec. 30th at Nashville Public Library downtown. Nashville Public Library, 615 Church Street, Nashville; www.library.nashville.gov
Tuesday, September 7 4pm – 5:30pm price: Free Information sessions about the Lipscomb Master of Accountancy and MBA programs will be 4pm – 5:30pm at Lipscomb University. Lipscomb University College of Business, One University Park Drive, Nashville; (615)966-5284 www.mba.lipscomb.edu
Thursday, September 9 to Thursday, October 7 3pm – 4:30pm, Thursdays price: $60 (for tickets/registration call 966-5733 ) A course entitled ‘Letters – Famous and Otherwise’ which examines letters written throughout history from a variety of perspectives will be 3pm -4:30pm Thursdays Sept. 9th – Oct. 7th at Lipscomb University’s Ezell Center. Ezell Center, One University Park Drive , Nashville ; lifelonglearning.lipscomb.edu patty.dugger@lipscomb.edu
Saturday, September 11 7pm – 9pm price: donations The ‘Songs for the Soul’ concert series featuring songwriters JD Martin and Jan Garrett will be 7-9pm at the Barn behind 1st Church Unity. The Barn (behind 1st Church Unity), 5125 Franklin Road, Nashville;
Monday, September 13 10:30am price: Free A story time for pre-kindergarten children and their families will be 10:30am at the Frist Center’s Art Library. Frist Center for Visual Arts, 919 Broadway, Nashville; www.fristcenter.org
Tuesday, September 14 6:30pm price: Free Rob DeHart, curator of the exhibit, ‘Surviving Behind the Lines: Civil War Medicine in Middle Tennessee’ will offer an insider’s look, 6:30pm at Clement Railroad Hotel Museum in Dickson, TN. Clement Railroad Hotel Museum, 100 Frank Clement Place, Dickson, TN; www.clementrailroadmuseum.org clementinfo@clementrailroadmuseum.org
Wednesday, September 15 10am – 3pm price: Free The ‘Nashville: Naturally Summit’ discussing open space planning and more will 10am -3pm at Nashville Farmers’ Market. The Nashville Farmers’ Market, 800 Rosa Parks Blvd., Nashville; www.nashvilleopenspace.wordpress.com aladd@landtrusttn.org
